Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, September 12, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events 

• This segment features my conversation with Alex Rikleen who is campanging for US Senate to challenge Ed Markey -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/09/alex-rikleen-talks-about-his-campaign.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews  Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.

Specific to our upcoming show, episode #130, "Ain't Long for Day":

From B.B. King blistering his fingers turning an english R&R tune into an immediate blues standard to englishman Jon Cleary creating a rollicking New Orleans style blues classic, our latest episode "Ain't Long for Day" will show you how it all comes together in the world of "Talking the Blues".

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun.  Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin TV schedule for Friday, September 12, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY

7:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Clark, Cutler and McDermott

8:30 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 2

10:00 am Riffing on Main Street: Amy Adams

11:00 am Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Green Bean Casserole

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

4:00 pm 4th of July 2025: Two Guys Who Like Sharks

7:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Electric Youth

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY

7:00 am Middle School Winter Music 2024

8:30 am Mental Health: Rion James

9:30 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

11:00 am Rec Basketball: 6th - 8th Grade Girls Championship 2025

1:00 pm FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon

2:00 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Football v Canton 09-05-25

9:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v King Philip 09-05-25

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = FRIDAY

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 08-28-25

11:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 09-04-25

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 08-28-25

5:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 09-04-25

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, September 11, 2025 ??

Library & Senior Center events

Thursday, September 11

** Music Boosters Fundraiser @Chipotle (Chipotle Mexican Grill)   **

7:00pm Cultural District Committee Meeting (Franklin Historical Museum)

9:00pm Eddie J. (live music) (3 Restaurant)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  Town Meetings today   **

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public

Thursday, September 11 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09112025-1898 

Cultural District Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 11 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6885/FY26_September_District_Com?bidId=

ZBA Meeting (no meeting)

Thursday, September 11 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09112025-1884 

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

In person voting schedule for Biennial Election begins Oct 17

In person voting schedule for Biennial Election begins Oct 17

The Early Voting schedule for the November 4 Biennial Election was announced by Town Clerk Nancy Danello

Shared from  ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6841/In-Person-Early-Voting-Hours

Town of Franklin, MA: announces chip seal for several streets for Sep 12

Town of Franklin, MA: announces chip seal for several streets for Sep 12

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) posted on Tue, Sep 09, 2025:

Shared from -> https://t.co/U2bOGZAp8B

FHS boys soccer tops Foxboro on Wednesday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025

Boys Soccer = Foxboro, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final  

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U5xsFYOM3k

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 2 @ Foxboro, 3 – Final 

– Foxboro rallied from a goal down twice and freshman Brenna Turner delivered the go-ahead goal 10 minutes into the second half to lift the Warriors to the upset and their first win of the season. Franklin got the first goal, but Foxboro quickly equalized. Kennedy Maling teed up Shea Dorney for a shot from just outside the box (her second goal in as many games) to make it 1-1. The Panthers regained the advantage and went into halftime in front. Less than a minute into the second half, Maling slipped a through ball to Ava Picard, who was fouled in the box. Picard converted the penalty to make it 2-2. Ten minutes later, Turner won the ball in midfield and fired a shot over the keeper’s head for what turned out to be the winner. Foxboro’s defense held out for the final half hour, Keira D’Arcy, Ashley Goldstein, Mia Flanagan, and Ella Carton had impressive performances and Julia Luck backed them up by making several key saves.

Golf = Franklin, 154 vs. BC High, 149 – Final

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)   https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-10-25/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Jazz Tones Trio scheduled to perform Sep 13

Join us for a FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC featuring the Jazz Tones Trio on Saturday, September 13, at 7pm.

Jazz Tones Trio scheduled to perform Sep 13

Frank Saccoccio began playing guitar at age 11 and has spent decades mastering classical, jazz, and rock styles. He’s performed across Rhode Island and Massachusetts in ensembles ranging from swing bands to solo sets, and also enjoys piano and ukulele. Based in Franklin, MA, Frank is the guitarist for The Jazz Tones Trio, bringing elegant, expressive sounds to intimate venues throughout southern New England.

Emily Gove has been performing for over 16 years on piano and 10 years on accordion, with a versatile background in jazz combos, choral groups, musical theatre, and classical solo work. Her musical journey has taken her across New England and abroad to Italy, England, and the Pacific Islands. Today, she plays with small jazz ensembles in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, adding rich texture to The Jazz Tones Trio with both keyboard and accordion.

After a 32-year hiatus, George Piggott returned to the bass at age 52, studying classical and jazz under Robert Petteruti—whose legacy includes performances with Duke Ellington and other jazz legends. Over the past 16 years, George has played with the Warwick Symphony, Ocean State Pops, RI Philharmonic Community Orchestra, and Great Woods Symphony. He now anchors The Jazz Tones Trio, blending bass with piano, guitar, and accordion to deliver soulful renditions from the American Songbook and light rock classics. 

The Lifelong Community Learning exercise offering of Fall Yoga Starts Soon!

Register now

Start your journey to increased strength, balance, and energy with one of our Fall Yoga classes!  For information and to register, visit: Community Learning Exercise and Wellness

Lifelong Learning Institute - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak Street Room 137 | Franklin, MA 02038 US

Author Lee Wilson Will Brings 19th Century, Women’s Ed Pioneer, Catharine Beecher to Life!

Sunday, September. 14 the Second Sunday Speaker Series continues.

R. Lee Wilson’s recent book, 
Women’s Crusader

Billed as “The incredible untold story of how a lighthearted romantic became a pioneer advocate for women’s education,” R. Lee Wilson’s recent book, Women’s Crusader,  tells the story of Catharine Beecher and of her big impact on 19th century America. 

Sister of Harriet Beecher Stowe, whose book, `Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ was a bestseller, blamed by some for sparking the Civil War, Catharine at first seemed more destined for a life of domesticity than of public leadership. 

But a chance interaction led her into a romance with Franklin-born Alexander Metcalf Fisher, a brilliant Yale professor. However, after they became engaged, Fisher died in a tragic shipwreck that changed the focus of Catharine’s life. After living for a time in Franklin, with Fisher’s family, she emerged with a clear view of her life’s work, fighting misogyny and creating opportunities for women to get the education they needed and deserved. 

The story even includes a role for Franklin famous education pioneer Horace Mann! 

The program starts at 1:15.  

The museum is open from 1-4 and admission is free. OPEN TO THE MEDIA

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, Franklin. The museum is open Saturday mornings from 10AM-1PM (except as noted above) and Sunday afternoons from 1:00PM-4:00PM. 

When visiting the museum, please consider donating a non-perishable item for the Franklin Food Pantry.    Questions? Contact Alan Earls at 508 560 3786.

Thrifty Threads Shop schedules half price sale Sep 12 & Sep 13

The Thrifty Threads Shop, 171 Main St., will be having its half price sale, 9/12+ 9/13, and 9/19+ 9/20.

the basement hallway

a welcoming space with sections marked

Franklin (MA) "has moved from normal conditions to a Level-1 Mild Drought"

"Today (9/9/25), Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared that drought in the Western, Connecticut River Valley, Central, Northeast Regions and Nantucket County has worsened to a Level-2 Significant Drought. The Southeast Region has moved from normal conditions to a Level-1 Mild Drought, while the Cape Cod Region remains at a Level-2 Significant Drought, and Dukes County still in Normal Conditions. 

Franklin (MA) "has moved from normal
conditions to a Level-1 Mild Drought"

Drought is a look back on conditions over a period of time. Although the spring and early summer months brought much-needed rainfall, which helped bring many regions out of drought, below normal rainfall over the last three months has quickly moved these regions back into a significant drought. August was notably dry in Massachusetts, with most areas observing 1 to 2 inches or more below normal rainfall. However, some areas of Central Massachusetts did experience near- to above-normal precipitation. Three-month precipitation deficits remain widespread, with much of the state seeing only 40-80% of normal rainfall. "

Per the map, Franklin is in the Southeast Region

Shared from -> https://www.mass.gov/news/significant-drought-conditions-declared-in-several-regions

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, September 11, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM

Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events 

• This segment features my TOwn Council Quarterbacking session condensing the Sep 3 almost 4.5 hour meeting to about 30 mins. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/09/tom-mercer-condenses-45-hour-90325.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour

Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"  

"The Turntable Show Album Hour features Carole King's "Tapestry", one of the best-selling Pop-Folk-Rock albums of all time.  

The Vibe Playlist Hour airs an engaging set of live Carole King performances including live Tapestry.  Listers will enjoy King's award winning song writing, hits and experience how she established the singer-songwriter template for many, many popular artists

Find the playlist ->  https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf